Baltimore is looking very intimidating right now, while the Bears are struggling to get consistent pressure on the QB, the defensive backfield isn't gelling quite yet (though it seems to be improved over last year), and the unit as a whole isn't tackling well.

The homer in me says Bears.

The objective, rational part of me says you can't decide after just two games. Maybe after four. There's just not enough of a sample to make a determination yet. On stats alone, I think it's the Ravens.

Though Pittsburgh and San Diego are looking very good, I think Baltimore and Chicago are a big step above the rest of the league. Which, come to think of it, is how it should be.

Baltimore looks good, but they played two teams who are really are struggling on offense. Oakland and Tampa Bays O-Lines have been dismal. Now I'm not saying they're bad, but I wanna see them versus a top tier opponent. THe same could be said about Chicago, but the difference is they proved themselves last year.

I have Pitt ahead of Baltimore still, Lebeau's scheme works wonders, and is constantly bringing pressure, forcing turnovers and I think is second only to the bears

Baltimore is looking very intimidating right now, while the Bears are struggling to get consistent pressure on the QB, the defensive backfield isn't gelling quite yet (though it seems to be improved over last year), and the unit as a whole isn't tackling well.

The homer in me says Bears.

The objective, rational part of me says you can't decide after just two games. Maybe after four. There's just not enough of a sample to make a determination yet. On stats alone, I think it's the Ravens.

Though Pittsburgh and San Diego are looking very good, I think Baltimore and Chicago are a big step above the rest of the league. Which, come to think of it, is how it should be.

I don't understand this pressure argument. We have 9 sacks in 2 games. How much pressure do you want? They were in both Favre and Kitna's faces the last two weeks.

Baltimore is looking very intimidating right now, while the Bears are struggling to get consistent pressure on the QB, the defensive backfield isn't gelling quite yet (though it seems to be improved over last year), and the unit as a whole isn't tackling well.

The homer in me says Bears.

The objective, rational part of me says you can't decide after just two games. Maybe after four. There's just not enough of a sample to make a determination yet. On stats alone, I think it's the Ravens.

Though Pittsburgh and San Diego are looking very good, I think Baltimore and Chicago are a big step above the rest of the league. Which, come to think of it, is how it should be.

I don't understand this pressure argument. We have 9 sacks in 2 games. How much pressure do you want? They were in both Favre and Kitna's faces the last two weeks.

Both of those offensive lines are terrible though. I'll know if they're good when they face Minnesota. Especially the left side with Hutchinson and McKinnie.

Baltimore is looking very intimidating right now, while the Bears are struggling to get consistent pressure on the QB, the defensive backfield isn't gelling quite yet (though it seems to be improved over last year), and the unit as a whole isn't tackling well.

The homer in me says Bears.

The objective, rational part of me says you can't decide after just two games. Maybe after four. There's just not enough of a sample to make a determination yet. On stats alone, I think it's the Ravens.

Though Pittsburgh and San Diego are looking very good, I think Baltimore and Chicago are a big step above the rest of the league. Which, come to think of it, is how it should be.

I don't understand this pressure argument. We have 9 sacks in 2 games. How much pressure do you want? They were in both Favre and Kitna's faces the last two weeks.

Both of those offensive lines are terrible though. I'll know if they're good when they face Minnesota. Especially the left side with Hutchinson and McKinnie.

What do you mean "you'll know if we're good"? Our defense proved it last season. We don't need to "prove" anything. We just need to play better.

We were a top 3 defense last season.

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Despite looking better against an underachieving Eagles team, I still think the Bears are one of the worst teams in the NFL. I smell a blowout victory by the Lions this week and a division sweep.

The Bears' secondary is suspect right now, imo. They played pretty good, but not great against the Packers. They also let Jon Kitna shred them for 3 quarters, but I give them props for not letting up a TD. But the best front 7 in football will make up for the suspect secondary. I think they have the best with Baltimore, Carolina (when healthy), and San Diego not too far behind.

The Bears' secondary is suspect right now, imo. They played pretty good, but not great against the Packers. They also let Jon Kitna shred them for 3 quarters, but I give them props for not letting up a TD. But the best front 7 in football will make up for the suspect secondary. I think they have the best with Baltimore, Carolina (when healthy), and San Diego not too far behind.

From what it looked like to me, we played a soft cover 2. We allowed a lot in front of us but nothing behind. Probably in fear that Roy might get behind us.

With that being said though, our pass defense wasn't good. Too many open guys for my taste and no INT's.

Oh well, I'll take a 7 point score from the opponent any week.

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Originally Posted by JBCX

Despite looking better against an underachieving Eagles team, I still think the Bears are one of the worst teams in the NFL. I smell a blowout victory by the Lions this week and a division sweep.

Baltimore looks good, but they played two teams who are really are struggling on offense. Oakland and Tampa Bays O-Lines have been dismal. Now I'm not saying they're bad, but I wanna see them versus a top tier opponent. THe same could be said about Chicago, but the difference is they proved themselves last year.

I have Pitt ahead of Baltimore still, Lebeau's scheme works wonders, and is constantly bringing pressure, forcing turnovers and I think is second only to the bears

Baltimore looks good, but they played two teams who are really are struggling on offense. Oakland and Tampa Bays O-Lines have been dismal. Now I'm not saying they're bad, but I wanna see them versus a top tier opponent. THe same could be said about Chicago, but the difference is they proved themselves last year.

I have Pitt ahead of Baltimore still, Lebeau's scheme works wonders, and is constantly bringing pressure, forcing turnovers and I think is second only to the bears